Send away Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To make someone leave a place, often by telling them to go, or to send something/someone to another location.
Usage & Nuances
Often slightly formal or indirect; 'send away' can be about asking someone to leave (politely or firmly) or mailing something. Common with people (guests, workers, students) or objects (orders, goods). Don’t confuse with 'send off', which often means saying goodbye or dispatching officially.
Example Sentences
Please send away the salesman at the door.
basic
The teacher had to send away two noisy students.
basic
They will send away the package tomorrow.
basic
After the argument, she decided to send away her assistant for the rest of the day.
natural
If you keep making noise, I might have to send you away.
natural
When the guests stayed too late, we had to politely send them away.
natural